Latest from Far North District

Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga

A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.

Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire

Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire

Water restrictions in place across regions on verge of drought

Water restrictions are being put in place around the country.

Avocado orchard attacked as water tensions escalate

Houhora community sharply divided over use of vital aquifer as avocado industry booms.

Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line

The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.

Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers

Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Northland horsewoman 'blown away' by public support for wild foal

An orphan foal found in the Far North sand dunes sadly had to be euthanised.

Video: Monster marlin 'catch of the decade'

The last black marlin that size caught in the Bay of Islands area was over a decade ago.

Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ

Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.

Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists

Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..

Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept

A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.

Best of 2019: Giant Ngāwhā kauri log dated to 40,500 years old

Ngāwhā Marae trustees will discuss what to do with the 60-tonne, 16-metre tree

Time for the chop? How public will decide fate of Goodhue's mullet

All Black Jack Goodhue will let the public decide on what happens to his famous mullet.

Best of 2019: Spiritual leader's global HQ plans taking shape

Two years ago Kerikeri's rumour mill went into overdrive when a spiritual leader arrived.

Best of 2019: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland

6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.

288.2kg blue marlin great start to season

Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.